8:30 newscast 02/21/2018 LRN

Auto insurance rates are rising in Louisiana, in some cases as much as 25 percent.  Kelley Ray spoke with State Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon about what policyholders can do…

Cut 2 (32) “I’m Kelley Ray.”

Four parishes in northwest Louisiana, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne and Webster, are under a flash flood watch through Thursday morning.  Forecaster Brandi Hughes, with the National Weather Service in says the long range forecast looks wet for the next several days.

Cut 5  (11)  “next week.”

A bill to create a transparency tool called Louisiana Checkbook passed the House Appropriations committee, and may be considered on the house floor later this week..it allows access to detailed report about state expenses.

Louisiana Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne says the state already has the tools in place to provide some of those services without having to contract with a third party. He says the cost of the program has yet to be revealed.

Cut 16 (08) “as well.”

A 17-year old male is facing terrorizing charges in lafourche parish today. School superintendent Joe mattyhews says the student allegedly made threats toward students and teachers and had a list of people he planned on killing. The student is currently undergoing a mental health exam.